US8834332B2 - Collapsible inclinable exercise device and method of using same - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an inclinable exercise device.
- An aspect of the invention involves an exercise device including a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline vertically movable with respect to the vertical support member for setting the incline of the adjustable incline, the adjustable incline including a top rail and a bottom rail pivotally coupled to each other at a first location; a strut with a first end and a second end, the first end of the strut being pivotally coupled to the vertical support member and the second end of the strut being pivotally coupled to the adjustable incline at a second location that is not the same as the first location; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; and one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement.
- One or more implementations of the above aspect of the invention include one or more of the following: a lift-assist mechanism pivotally coupled at one end to the strut and pivotally connected at an opposite end to the top rail; the lift-assist mechanism includes a pair of push-type gas springs; the first location is a first pivot and the second location is a second pivot that is positioned relative to the first pivot so that the lift-assist mechanism provides folding assistance when folding the rails; the exercise device includes a third pivot where the first end of the strut is pivotally coupled to the vertical support member; the exercise device includes a carriage that couples the first end of the adjustable incline with the vertical support member for vertically movement of the carriage and the first end of the adjustable incline relative to the vertical support member, and the exercise device includes a fourth pivot where the first end of the adjustable incline is pivotally coupled to the carriage; the exercise device includes a four-bar linkage between the first pivot, the second pivot, the third pivot, and the fourth pivot; first and second combination pulley-support
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a number of embodiments of collapsible inclinable exercise devices
- FIGS. 1B and 1C are perspective views of an embodiment of a collapsible inclinable exercise device shown in FIG. 1A ;
- FIGS. 1D and 1E are perspective views of another embodiment of a collapsible inclinable exercise device shown in FIG. 1A ;
- FIGS. 1F and 1G are perspective views of another embodiment of a collapsible inclinable exercise device shown in FIG. 1A ;
- FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of a collapsible inclinable exercise device with the collapsible inclinable exercise device shown in a deployed condition with the incline of the collapsible inclinable exercise device at an angle and with a gas strut;
- FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the collapsible inclinable exercise device of FIG. 2 shown in a partially collapsed condition;
- FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the collapsible inclinable exercise device of FIG. 2 shown in a deployed condition with the incline of the collapsible inclinable exercise device shown substantially level (i.e., at a 1.5 degree incline) and without the gas strut;
- FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the collapsible inclinable exercise device of FIG. 2 shown in a partially collapsed condition and without the gas strut;
- FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the collapsible inclinable exercise device of FIG. 2 shown in a substantially collapsed condition and without the gas strut;
- FIGS. 7A-7F are side elevational and front elevational views of an embodiment of a lat bar cam mechanism and shows the lat bar in a variety of different positions;
- FIGS. 8-11C are perspective views of portions of the collapsible inclinable exercise device and shows the lat bar cam mechanism illustrated in FIGS. 7A-7G ;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a rail lock cam mechanism
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a roller
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of an embodiment of tower attachment rungs
- FIG. 15A-15C are perspective views of an embodiment of a handle operably connected to an internal portion of the tower for locking/unlocking a carriage of the collapsible inclinable exercise device relative to the tower;
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are perspective views of embodiments of carriage lock levers
- FIGS. 17A-17C are elevational, perspective, and partial cross-sectional views of a pulley locator clamp
- FIGS. 18A-18D are exemplary resistance charts/tables for a method of using the exercise device.
- FIGS. 19 -A- 19 I are perspective views of embodiments of a number of accessories for the exercise device.
- FIGS. 1A-6 illustrate a number of embodiments of collapsible inclinable exercise devices 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D including a collapsing mechanism 110 .
- the collapsible inclinable exercise devices 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D will first be generally described.
- the inclinable exercise devices 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D include tower 120 with a carriage 130 vertically slidable along the tower 120 .
- bottom rails 140 are pivotally coupled to top rails 150 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) A.
- Top rails 150 are pivotally connected to carriage 130 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) B.
- a plyo strut 160 is pivotally connected at one end to a base 170 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) C and is pivotally connected at an opposite end to bottom rail 140 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) D.
- a lift-assist mechanism 180 is pivotally connected at one end to the plyo strut 160 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) 190 and is pivotally connected at an opposite end to the top rails 150 at pivot(s)/hinge(s) 200 .
- the lift-assist mechanism 180 includes two push-type gas spring/struts between the plyo strut 160 and the upper rail 150 .
- the gas struts attach at angles to prevent pinch point(s) and to balance the load symmetrically.
- the combined force of the gas struts performs two separate functions: 1) level change lift assist, and/or 2) fold lift assist.
- the push-type gas spring provides an upward angled force towards the pivot(s)/hinge(s) 200 , reducing the upward force and work required by a user when raising the height and increasing the angle of the top rails 150 relative to the ground and when folding/collapsing (See FIG. 3 ) the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- This upward force imparted by the lift-assist mechanism 180 also makes it easier to lower the height and reduce the angle of the top rails 150 because it reduces the lifting work required of the user.
- a user support platform or glideboard 210 with rollers rolls along the rails 140 , 150 .
- the carriage 130 is coupled to arms 220 A, pulley arms 220 B. Attached to the arms 220 A, pulley arms 220 B are pulleys 230 .
- a connector extends through the pulleys 230 and connects to the user support platform 210 .
- the connector may be of any suitable well-known type, but is preferably a cable with handles at each end.
- the cable extends through the pulleys 230 positioned on the pulley arms 220 A, 220 B and loops through a third pulley attached to the user support platform 210 .
- the third pulley is positioned along the lateral centerline of the user support platform. This position allows for unilateral (i.e. one arm), bilateral (i.e., two arm) and static equilibrium (i.e. holding the user support platform 210 suspended by keeping a constant force on each handle) use.
- the cable should preferably be of sufficient length to extend through the pulleys 230 and allow the exerciser to grasp one or both of the handles while the exerciser is on the user support platform 210 and the user support platform 210 is at rest.
- the connector is two separate cables extending through the pulleys 230 with each cable fixedly attached to the user support platform 210 .
- the collapsible inclinable exercise devices 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D include tower cap 232 , fold bar 234 , pulley attach bars 550 , incline scale 236 , cable handles 238 , tower foot 240 , foot holder 242 , gas struts 244 , squat stand 246 , squat handle 248 , squat adjust lever 250 , squat forks 252 , rail base 254 , rail foot 256 , removal pull pin 258 , squat fold pull pin 260 , index pin plate 262 , glideboard “D” ring 264 , rail fold latch/arm/lever 400 , rail lock 350 , transport wheels 268 , tower lift-lock lever, center pulley storage ring 272 , rail incline release lever 274 , foot holder removal pull pin 276 , foot holder lowering lever 278 , incline up/down switch
- the collapsing mechanism 110 includes the pivot(s)/hinge(s) A, B, C, D located at strategic locations on the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D so as to facilitate collapsing and deployment of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D while preventing the tower 120 from accidentally toppling over during collapsing, deployment, and/or use.
- the collapsing mechanism 110 includes the pivot(s)/hinge(s) A, B, C, D located at strategic locations on the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D so as to facilitate collapsing and deployment of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D while preventing the tower 120 from accidentally toppling over during collapsing, deployment, and/or use.
- the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D is indicated herein as having a four-bar linkage between top rail 150 /Link 1 L 1 , bottom rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 , plyo strut 160 /Link 3 L 3 , and tower 120 /Link 4 L 4 . It should be noted that the lift-assist mechanism 180 is not shown in FIGS. 4-6 in order to assist the reader in understanding the invention.
- Pivot(s)/hinge(s) A allows the top rails 150 and the bottom rails 140 to pivot relative to each other, which is important when collapsing/folding the rails 140 , 150 together for storage of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- Pivot(s)/hinge(s) B allows the top rails 150 to pivot relative to the carriage 130 , which is important when adjusting the height of the carriage 130 /incline of the rails 140 , 150 .
- Pivot(s)/hinge(s) C is positioned relative to the base and relative to carriage 130 and rails 140 , 150 so that the tower 120 is always structurally supported (e.g., to prevent the tower 120 from accidentally falling over during collapsing and deployment of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D).
- the tower 120 is always structurally supported (e.g., to prevent the tower 120 from accidentally falling over during collapsing and deployment of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D).
- pivot(s)/hinge(s) B are above pivot(s)/hinge(s) C, which are at the base 170 . Because the lateral movement of the tower 120 is restricted at two vertically spaced points, one at the base 170 , one vertically spaced above the base 170 , the tower 120 may lean slightly away from vertical, but is prevented from toppling over.
- Pivot(s)/hinge(s) D is positioned relative to the pivot(s)/hinge(s) A so that the lift-assist mechanism 180 can provide folding assistance when folding/collapsing the rails 140 , 150 and the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 1008 , 100 C, 100 D.
- the top rail 150 and the bottom rail 140 are pivotally coupled to each other at and define a first rotational axis at Pivot(s)/hinge(s) A.
- a second end of the plyo strut 160 is pivotally coupled to the bottom rail 140 of the adjustable incline at and defining a second rotational axis at Pivot(s)/hinge(s) D, which is a second location that is not the same as the first location so that the first and second rotational axes are not collinear.
- lift assistance and fold assistance provided by the lift-assist mechanism 180 will be described in more detail.
- the lift-assist mechanism 180 (e.g., gas strut) is attached between the plyo strut 160 and the top rail 150 .
- the carriage 130 slides along the tower 120 .
- the top rails 150 and the bottom rails 140 act together as a single link.
- the tower 120 anchors the lower pivot point C of the plyo strut 160 .
- the force of the strut 180 acts strongly to rotate Link 2 L 2 /bottom rail and Link 1 L 1 /top rail about pivot(s)/hinge(s) D to provide lift assistance, reducing the upward force and work required by a user when raising the height and increasing the angle of the top rails 150 relative to the ground.
- the lift-assist mechanism 180 (e.g., gas strut) is attached between the plyo strut 160 and the top rail 150 .
- the tower 120 and the carriage 130 remain relatively stationary, anchoring the lower end of the plyo strut 160 .
- the force of the lift-assist mechanism 180 acts roughly along the top rail 150 /Link 1 L 1 . This causes the lower rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 to rotate around pivot(s)/hinge(s) D, the top pivot of the plyo strut 160 /Link 3 L 3 . This mode of force is referred to herein as fold, folding, or collapsing assistance.
- the top rail 150 /Link 1 L 1 and the bottom rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 are in toggle (i.e., they are in line and can exert maximum force from one to another).
- the tower 120 is a sliding link (Link 4 L 4 ), which is mostly vertical. Since there is vertical separation between pivot(s)/hinge(s) B and C, even when the rails 140 , 150 are at the lowest angle possible, the tower 120 is supported so it will not fall down.
- the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D can only fold by lifting the rails 140 , 150 . It is important to note the angle change in bottom rails 140 /Link 2 L 2 during folding (i.e., progressing from configuration shown in FIG. 4 to configuration shown in FIG. 6 ).
- the bottom rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 is nearly horizontal when folding was started and tower 120 /Link 4 L 4 was nearly vertical (See FIG. 4 ).
- top rail 150 /Link 1 L 1 and plyo strut 160 /Link 3 L 3 are long relative to bottom rail 140 /Link 2 and tower 120 /Link 4 L 4 , they remain relatively parallel to each other through out 90 degree rotation during folding.
- the bottom rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 undergoes a rotational angle change of 90 degrees relative to stationary tower 120 /Link 4 L 4 .
- the tower 120 In all stages of folding the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D, the tower 120 is supported and stable so it will not fall.
- the four-bar linkage between top rail 150 /Link 1 L 1 , bottom rail 140 /Link 2 L 2 , plyo strut 160 /Link 3 , and tower 120 /Link 4 L 4 of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D simplifies folding and unfolding to constrain and control all parts throughout the kinematic motion of folding and unfolding. This eliminates the need of restraining pins during the process. Reducing the number of steps to fold and unfold reduces the probability of a user to make a mistake and become injured or cause property damage.
- the four-bar linkage maintains stable support for the tower 120 throughout all levels of incline and all angles during folding.
- the linkage lengths are optimized so that the tower 120 leans the minimum forward when inclined and the minimum backward when folding and the plyo strut 160 does not need to be telescoped.
- the four bar linkage also allows the range of inclines to be lowered safely without adding locking pins to prevent the tower 120 from accidentally falling.
- one or more implementations of the inclinable exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D include one or more of the following:
- a pulley locator clamp 700 clamps the pulley 230 to rubber-coated bar/arm 220 A, 220 B.
- the pulley locator clamp 700 includes a series of curved arms/members 710 that are connected to each other at pivots/fasteners 720 .
- Main curved member 710 includes a receiving hole 725 .
- Torsion springs 730 urge the pulley locator clamp 700 to the position/configuration shown in FIG. 17A .
- a connector 740 attaches the pulley locator clamp 700 to the pulley 230 . As shown in FIG.
- circular hole 750 is formed with a diameter greater than the diameter of the bar/arm 220 A, 220 B, allowing the pulley locator clamp 700 (and pulley 230 ) to be moved over the bar/arm 220 A, 220 B to a desired location over bump 755 extending from the bar/arm 220 A, 220 B.
- the inward pressure on the pulley locator clamp 700 is released and the springs 730 urge the clamp 700 onto the bar/arm 220 A, 220 B so that the receiving hole 725 of the main curved member 710 receives the bump 755 .
- the clamp 700 tightens further on the bar/arm 220 A, 220 B as it is loaded from exercising.
- FIGS. 18A-18D show resistance chart information/tables for a method of using the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- the resistance chart information/tables in FIGS. 18A , 18 B are for a fixed/flat glideboard 210 as shown in FIGS. 1B-1E and the resistance chart information/tables in FIGS. 18C , 18 D are for an adjustable glideboard 210 as shown in FIGS. 1F-1G .
- the method includes selecting a body weight from the table, selecting a maximum resistance level from the table, determining an incline level from the table based on the selected body weight and maximum resistance level, inclining the rails 140 , 150 of the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D to the determined level, and using the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- Another method of using the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D includes selecting a body weight from the table, selecting at least one of a body weight percentage and an incline level from the table, and determining a maximum resistance level from the table based on the selected body weight and the at least one of the body weight percentage and the incline level, inclining the rails 140 , 150 of the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D to the selected level, and using the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- a further method involves a method of using an exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- the exercise device includes one or more features shown and/or described herein.
- the exercise device includes a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; and one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement.
- the method includes selecting a body weight from one or more of the tables shown in FIGS. 18A-18D , selecting a maximum resistance level from one or more of the tables, determining an incline level from one or more of the tables based on the selected body weight and maximum resistance level, inclining the rails 140 , 150 of the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D to the determined level; and a user mounting the user support platform and engaging the exercise device for performance of exercise training according to the selected body weight, selected maximum resistance level, and determined incline level.
- a still further method involves a method of using an exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- the exercise device includes one or more features shown and/or described herein.
- the exercise device includes a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; and one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement.
- the method includes selecting a body weight from one or more of the tables shown in FIGS. 18A-18D , selecting at least one of a body weight percentage and an incline level from one or more of the tables, and determining a maximum resistance level from the one or more of the tables based on the selected body weight and the selected at least one of the body weight percentage and the incline level, inclining the rails 140 , 150 of the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D to the selected level; and a user mounting the user support platform and engaging the exercise device for performance of exercise training according to the selected body weight, selected at least one of the body weight percentage and the incline level, and determined maximum resistance level.
- FIG. 19A closed chain platform/BAPS attachment
- FIG. 19B press bar
- FIG. 19C foot stand
- FIG. 19D toe bar
- FIGS. 19 E/ 19 F quadratt handle bar, grip bar, slide distance regulator, dip bar
- FIG. 19G weight bar
- FIG. 19H 3-grip pull-up bar
- FIG. 19I sacnch bar/handle/platform
- FIGS. 19A-19I show embodiments of a number of accessories for the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D.
- Other accessories may include, but are not limited to, a leg pulley system, an accessory rack/cart, and/or a wooden dowel.
- One or more implementations of the exercise device 100 A, 100 B, 100 C, 100 D includes one or more of the accessories shown in FIGS. 19A-19I .
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